Load-carrying System

ABSTRACT

A load-carrying system for ascending and descending an obstacle and for connection to a load-carrying device is disclosed. A computer system, with means for receiving data from an obstacle warning system of sensors on the exterior surfaces of an obstacle riser, stores the data in data storage system and signals said device to proceed with ascending or descending the obstacle. The risers follow the up, down or angular movements of a climbing base while a hydraulic beam permits longitudinal movement in combination with the riser.

This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Application Ser.No. 62/607,973 filed Dec. 20, 2017, the entire contents of which areincorporated herein by reference thereto.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a load-carrying system for ascendingand descending an obstacle using sensor-operated engagement risercombinations. The load-carrying system is preferably connected to aload-carrying device such as a power lift wheelchair capable ofascending or descending stairs and curbs.

The load-carrying system can have a computer system with means forreceiving data from an obstacle warning system of sensors and storingthe data in a data storage system. The data storage system reads,reviews and measures the data from the obstacle warning system.

The load-carrying system, when used in conjunction with a power liftwheelchair, is designed to give physically challenged individuals morefreedom to live independently while addressing some of their moredifficult problems.

Safe travel in a wheelchair is an important part of the vibrant economiclife of any municipality. Wheelchair amenities such as wide sidewalks,crosswalks, curb cuts, landscaping, etc. are examples of basicrequirements that make areas safe and livable. Deficiencies in the abovementioned amenities have a disproportionate impact on people withdisabilities and more importantly those that depend on the use of awheelchair or similar transit items. Their most important means ofindependence would be severely disrupted.

Major cities have angled stairs that are tricky to maneuver or squeezedonto sidewalks or narrow buildings. Additional hazards mount as thesestairs can be circular or winding. Often these stairs have stair treadsand entry points that are not parallel to the front of the wheelchair orthe direction of travel. These obstacles invite accidents as well astoppled wheelchairs or similar transportation devices.

Since many wheelchair users rely on public transportation, the federaland state governments have adopted policies that recognize theimportance of pedestrian infrastructure. Most policy makers recognizethat an integral step in encouraging people to use public facilities(including streets, public stairways, sidewalks and publictransportation) is that of retrofitting and constructing completestreets and public passageways. These elements of the public sector aredesigned and operated to facilitate safe access for all users.Wheelchair operators or similar transit user of all abilities are ableto safely move along the sidewalk, cross streets, or climb stairs.

In general, stairs are multidimensional and may be straight, round, orconsisting of two or more straight pieces connected at angles. Pie stepsare utilized instead of a landing to change the direction of astaircase. Angled, winding, or curved stairs are stairways that do notincorporate a flat rectangular turning space for intermediate landing.The general lack of uniformity and angular disposition of these stairsprovide a particular trip hazard and are often unsafe for walking. Thetypical 90-degree turn in the angled stair is enforced with sequentialtriangular stair treads. This produces irregular and minimal steppingareas and walking near the inside corner of the turns are difficult.This difficulty is coupled with the lack of an intermediate landing.

Stair and curb-climbing wheelchairs have been described in publishedpatents and patent applications. For example, Inventor Jayne inventedthe stair-climbing wheelchair described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,618,155. Theinvention consists of a chair seat having parallel elevating leverskeeping the chair in a substantially horizontal position and a pluralityof linear bearings connected to a plurality of wheelchair-supporting andtransporting wheels. The stairs are climbed by backing the wheelchair tothe bottom of stairs, adjusting the feet of the wheelchair and thewheels to a certain height of a stair riser, moving elevating levers,and locking the wheels from rotation. The Jayne invention would notprovide the balance needed to successfully climb stairs as the userwould have to constantly manipulate the elevating levers and at the sametime measure the distances of the wheel in relation to the stairheights. The chair also lacks any means of turning curved landings. Thisfurther limits its mobility and usefulness.

The Grier invention demonstrated in U.S. Pat. No. 3,226,128 utilizesfore-and-aft skids being connected to the interior axes of drive wheels.A gripping means holds the chair on the stairs while the skids move thechair up the stairs, with the skids resting on the noses of the stairsat intervals. Similar to the aforementioned stair climber by inventorJayne, the user would struggle to maintain balance while using thewheelchair. The skids resting on the noses of the stairs is alsolimiting and would make the chair more susceptible to toppling.

The stair-climbing wheelchair of Inventor Joslyn was presented in U.S.Pat. No. 3,269,478. The chair used a pair of hydraulic lifting legspositioned on each side of the chair. The chair advances up stairs bycylinders lifting the chair. The cylinders moved above pivots whilechair is set on leveling feet. The mechanisms used in conjunction withthe chair base appear difficult to use and would pose great difficultyon narrow or winding stairs.

Additional stair and curb-climbing wheelchairs integrating pathplanning, available maps, floor plans, and architectural informationalready exist in the prior art. Some include three-dimensional computermodels of a building's interior and exterior. However, these devices aremainly used for navigation inside of a home or small-scaled outdoorareas such as a garden. In these cases, it is expected that the map orfloor pan is established and easily generated. These features havelimited desirability as the regions for use as well as the features ofthese devices are limiting.

It is always possible to encounter unexpected obstacles in the way of awheelchair and overcoming the obstacles is often not accomplishedautomatically. To that end, personal chairs specially adapted forpatients or disabled persons, wheelchairs with obstacle mountingfacilities, and wheelchairs for climbing flights of stairs are known.Such vehicles are generally configured to crawl up or down stairs orsimilar obstacles. For example, one such vehicle includes a plurality ofwheels being mounted under the vehicle body and a segmented track beinggrouped around the wheels. In addition, fastening pincers are disposedon the outer perimeter of the belt. The vehicle ascends and descendsobstacles such as stairs when each pincer penetrates the surface. Suchascending and descending vehicles are difficult to use and the pluralityof wheels make the device unstable and difficult to control. Thesurfaces also sustain damage from each pincer as the user maneuvers thedevice up and down the obstacles.

There have been attempts to provide such a vehicle with a mechanism,which maintains the seat in a horizontal position, since the vehiclebody itself is inclined when going up or down a set of stairs. However,in order to maintain the seat in the horizontal state, the angle betweenthe vehicle body and the seat must be maintained at the same angle asthe inclination of stairs. Mechanisms which control the angle betweenthe seat and the vehicle body are usually complicated structures thatare expensive to manufacture.

Obstacle detection and avoidance is also a system design requirement forplanetary exploration vehicles and micro-robotic vehicles. Some of thetechnology has been transferred to the development of wheelchair andvarious transit applications. The various types of vehicles mightnecessarily face different environmental obstacles and the technologieshave been modified. However in some cases, the technology is slightlymodified or simply identically transferred to wheelchairs to solvesteering and navigation problems.

Digital protractors are also well known in the art. There are manydevices in the marketplace that are used for digitally measuring angles.These devices are commonly used in the construction industry as well asfor the manufacturing of tools and other household items. For example, adigital protractor can be used for setting or marking constructionangles on woodword, surfaces and work pieces. However, digitalprotractors typically do not operate in restricted spaces or withmachinery.

To this end, the load carrying system of the present invention ispresented. It is an object of the invention to provide a load carryingsystem that overcomes the aforementioned difficulties and enables a userto climb stairs, curbs and other obstacles without much difficulty byusing sensor-operated engagement riser combinations.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore an objective of the present invention to address theabove concerns and to provide a load-carrying system for ascending anddescending an obstacle using sensor-operated engagement risercombinations.

As such, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide anew and improved load-carrying system that features a plurality ofsensors that collect data and transfer said data to a centralizedprocessor.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a new andimproved processor that receives data and coverts said data into outputinformation that allows a load-carrying device to operate. Saidprocessor being presented herein and said processor storing said data invarious segments.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sensor systemthat in most instances would measure the distance and position of theload-carrying system, communicate with said processor, and saidprocessor determining if a proposed travel range or motion is safe. Theprocessor then suggesting the next sequence of positioning for safetravel or movement.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sensor systemwherein the load-carrying system is thereby adapted to transmitinformation to a digital protractor integrated into individual pierisers to assist the user to navigate angles in tight spots. Thisprotractor provides on-site and in-use digital angle reading using fullcircle 0-90° and 90°-0 readings as necessary on the left side or rightside of a stair riser.

Still another objective of the present invention to provide aload-carrying system wherein each engagement riser extend laterally on aconveyor belt and is engageable into reach positions along a hydraulicarm. Each engagement riser being engageable along the bottom thereofwith the reference surface including stairs, sidewalks, flat surfaces,etc. Sensors are secured to each riser for operatively cooperating withthe computer system that can display the angular displacement of thearm.

Henceforth, a new load-carrying system that is capable of ascending ordescending stairs, curbs and other obstacles using a sensor-operatedriser combination would fulfill a need in the art. This inventionutilizes and combines known technologies in a new configuration in orderto overcome a long felt need in the art.

Additional advantages of the invention will become apparent from thefollowing detailed description taken in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is side perspective view of the load-carrying system being usedon a power lift wheelchair.

FIG. 2 shows the ascending arm being integrated in the rear seatingarrangement of a power lift wheelchair.

FIG. 3 shows the ascending arm being integrated in the rear seatingarrangement of a power lift wheelchair and the risers being directed ina lateral direction in preparation for deployment.

FIG. 4 shows the load-carrying system in the ascending form with therisers being guided by a plurality of guide wires along the conveyorbelt system.

FIG. 5 shows the load-carrying system in the ascending form with therisers being guided by a plurality of guide wires along the conveyorbelt system.

FIG. 6 shows a bottom deployment unit that can be used to house aload-carrying system in the descending form.

FIG. 7 is a rear plan view of a load-carrying device showing the motorbeing outwardly disposed at the rear along with extending hydraulictubes and electrical wires.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the preferred embodiment of a riseraccording to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective showing the preferred embodiment of aload-carrying system in the ascending form.

FIG. 10 is a perspective showing the ascending form of the load-carryingsystem being used to climb stairs.

FIG. 11 is a perspective showing the ascending form of the load-carryingsystem being used to climb stairs.

FIG. 12 is a perspective showing the ascending form of the load-carryingsystem deploying a riser combination in order to climb stairs.

FIG. 13 is a perspective showing the ascending form of the load-carryingsystem deploying a riser combination in order to climb stairs.

FIG. 14 is a perspective showing the ascending form of the load-carryingsystem deploying a riser combination in order to climb stairs.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a hexagonal drum showing thearrangement of sensors being attached thereon.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a hexagonal drum showing thearrangement of sensors being attached thereon and the deployment of ariser combination once a stair is detected and analyzed for mounting.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the descending form of theload-carrying system with an attached conveyor belt and being deployedin preparation for descending an obstacle.

FIG. 18 is a perspective showing the descending form of theload-carrying system with an attached conveyor belt and being deployedwithin a bottom deployment unit.

FIG. 19 is an exemplary computer with means for receiving sensor dataand storing said data in a data storage system.

FIG. 20 is an exemplary computer with means for receiving sensor dataand storing said data in a data storage system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A load-carrying system 10 for ascending and descending an obstacle 12and for connection to a load-carrying device 14 is presented. Additionalexamples of load-carrying devices 14 can include wheelbarrows,load-carrying slings, power chairs, small locomotives, etc. Theload-carrying device 14 can have direct communication with a computersystem 16 with means for receiving data 18 from an obstacle warningsystem of sensors 22 and storing said data 18 in a data storage system24. The computer 16 is adapted to review, measure, and read the data 18.The computer 16 performs further computations from the data storagesystem 24. Said computer system 16 can be used with a viewing panel 17being attached above the computer system 16.

Another feature of the present invention is to provide sensors 22 thatdetect an obstacle 12 in a predetermined position relative to the face86 of a riser 28 or a pre-determined pattern of obstacles 12 based ondata 18 within the data storage system 24. The sensors 22 can beorganized to make singular or combination measurements of distance,direct contact, height and pressure. The sensors 22 are connected to aconveyor belt 26 with a plurality of risers 28 being permanentlyconnected thereon. The conveyor belt 26 is then moved when one or moreof the sensors 22 provide distance, relative height, angular, andrelated data 18. The sensors 22 are integral with the exterior of therisers 28 and movement between two obstacles 12 causes reconfigurationof the computer system 16 and the immediate realignment of the risers 28on an expanded conveyor belt 26. The sensors 22 thereby functioning aswidth and height measuring devices and determining the distance betweena riser 28 and an obstacle 12.

Ascending 32 and descending arms 34 incorporating the elements describedherein and being adapted to house a conveyor belt 26 and a plurality ofsaid risers 28 can be attached to a load-carrying device 14. Theconveyor belt 26 features sensors 22 and piano hinges 38 that arepermanently attached thereon. The piano hinges 38 can be strengthcomposite piano hinge 38 type assemblies that are secured to theconveyor belt 26 and have an integral structure with a mating relationand form interconnected sections of the conveyor belt 26. Theinterconnected sections of the conveyor belt 26 expand when the arms 32,34 are deployed. The conveyor belt 26 receives a first signal from thecomputer system 16 and the conveyor belt 26 expands when the climbingarms 32, 34 are in a state of rest. The conveyor belt 26 is continuousand orbitally movable around a circular drum 42 and a polygonal drum 44.The polygonal drum 44 in turn is driven by a motor 46 that can beconnected to the load carrying device 14. For example, as shown in FIG.7, a motor 46 is located at the rear end of a driver seat with outwardlyextending hydraulic tubes and electrical wires. A first switch can belocated below a driver seat with drive assemblies located laterally withrespect to the location of the motor 46.

The polygonal drum 44 has a plurality of lateral faces 45 withadditional cam sensors 47 being embedded thereon. The sensors 22 are indirect communication with the computer system 16 and further control theriser 28 operations, hydraulic fluid lines, the spacing of the risers28, activation of the hydraulic beam 66, base functioning, and operationof the lifting jacks 58, 59, 60 and 61. The plurality of lift jacks canhave multiple functions. For example FIG. 8 shows a lift jack X 58 whichis a lift jack on the left side of the floating triangle. Lift jack X 58can be used to lift and lower the floating triangle 53. A lift jack Y 59is the lift jack on the right side of the floating triangle. This liftjack lifts and lowers the floating triangle 53 on the right side. Liftjack W 60 tilts the side wall and face the climbing base 56 on the rightside. This allows for a better fit when the system 10 is climbing. Liftjack T 61 tilts the side wall and face of the climbing base on the leftside. This allows for a better fit when the device 10 is climbing.

The eyelets 48 retain the risers 28 in a linked system and executing astraight line of the risers 28 until the risers 28 reach a selectedposition for deployment from the conveyor belt system 26. The conveyorbelt system 26 thereby deploying the risers 28.

Each riser 28 features an exterior riser housing 52 with a bottomenclosing flooring unit 54, a climbing base 54 for coordinated upward,downward and angular movements based on automatic calculations from thesensors 22, lift jacks 58 adapted for use in mounting the obstacles 12,a motor 46 for directing the riser 28 to ascend or descend the obstacle12, and a plurality of sensors 22 for automatic riser 28 functioning andautomatic opening and closing arm sensors 22 after direct communicationwith the computer system 16.

The conveyor belt 26 can have structural braces for giving the conveyorbelt 26 strength. The material for the braces can be of a material thatprovides relatively high strength when the system is being deployed inlateral positions. The strength or thickness of the structural brace canbe determined based on the type of loading carrying device 14 beingused. A carrying loading device 14 with minimal mass would require lessstrength in the event of a deployment. This can also depend on thestrength and stiffness of the conveyor belt 26.

The riser housing 52 is an exterior housing for a first riser extension62 and a second riser extension 64. As the riser 28 approaches anobstacle 12, the extensions 62,64 are positioned at a specific distancefrom one another and function as sectional extensions 62, 64 while thebase 54 is lifted into a position to heighten or lower the riser housing52. Support brackets can be attached to each side of the riser wall 29.The brackets can support the movement of the climbing base 54.

The flooring unit 54 is adapted to be laid on a generally flat surfacefacing an obstacle 12. The unit has a generally flat and rectangularshape and a capacity for downward deflexure. A resilient flooring 54construction is desired. However, the exact size and shape of theflooring 54 are not critical. The climbing base 56 has an innerhydraulic beam 66 welded in cooperation with a rotatable element 67 at a90-degree angle from the climbing base 56 and a tilt hinge 68 along witha plurality of lift jacks 58 are welded at the front section of the base56 and a tension retaining system 74 maintains the tension of guidewires 76. The rotatable element 67 can be a capstan or similar revolvingcylinders with a vertical axis used for winding a rope or cable. It canbe powered by said motor 46 as described herein.

The inner hydraulic beam 66 has a hollow core 78 and is centrallypositioned on the interior of the riser housing 52 and extends throughthe first riser extension 62 and the second riser extension 64. Itfunctions as a passageway for hydraulic and electrical lines and furtherhousing a left 90-degree angular measurement device 82 and a right90-degree angular measurement device 84. The hydraulic beam 66 functionsas the zero clearance point for the right 90-degree measurement device84 and the left 90-degree measurement device 82. It is further adaptedto engage the first 62 and said second riser extensions 64 to preventrotation with respect to the same and in cooperation with the rotatableelement 67.

The climbing base 54 is a climbing center for all climbing operationswith the hydraulic beam 66 being central to the left and right angulardevices. The angular movement of the climbing base 54 must match theangular measurement of the obstacle 12. For example, when climbingwinding stairs, the computer 16 collects the information from thesensors 22. The computer 16 then transfers that information to the motor46 so that the desired task could be completed. The climbing base 54 ismoved further to the left or the right of said motor 46 depending on theangular displacement of said obstacles 12 when being encountered by thesensors 22.

The tilt hinge 68 tilts the face 86 of the riser housing 52 and is acenter of tilting during or after deployment. It can be small in sizeand capable of accumulating a torque and being a bracket welded to thetop face of the climbing base 54. The tilt hinge 68 also supports theface of the climbing base 54 in angular positions. The guide wires 76stretch alongside said risers 28 in a horizontal position and are inconstant engagement with the side walls 88 of the climbing base 54.

In use, said plurality of risers 28 rotate on a horizontal plane 36 of180 degrees. When held on the horizontal plane 36, said risers 28 followthe up, down or angular movements of said climbing base 54 while saidhydraulic beam 66 permits longitudinal movement in combination with themovement of said flooring unit 54. The hydraulic beam 66 expands upwardsfrom an undeployed position upon engagement of the sensor 22 system witha ground obstacle 12 and the angular measurement of the obstacle 12. Theriser 28 lines up with the obstacle 12 while the lift jacks 58, 59, 60,61 applies pressure to the obstacle 12. The jacks 58, 59, 60, 61 aretriggered to lift or lower the device 10 to the next obstacle 12. Thehydraulic beam 66 is adapted to support the desired lifting weightlimits of 800 pounds. Stability of the hydraulic beams 66 can beattained with reinforced brackets used to increase the stability of thebeam 66 to carry the desired weight. Support bracket pins can also beused to secure the support bracket to the wall 29 of the riser 28.

The climbing arm can be attached to a load-carrying device 14 such as awheel chair. The hydraulic arm can be connected to the back frame whenused as an ascending stair or at the base 54 when used for descending achair. Each arm being organized and attached as described herein. Thewheel chair would thereby function as a stair climbing or descendingwheel chair having sensors 22 being connected thereon for sensing thepresence of an obstacle 12. The ascending arm 32 and the descending arm34 can be housed in top deployment units 33 and bottom deployment units35.

A master utility box can house the computer system 16 arranged to acceptand produce signals and cooperate with a power supply unit arrangedalong a back plate. In the case of a load-carrying device 14transporting heavy items, a level can be mounted on the left and rightside of a frame to assist in maintaining balance while ascending anddescending stairs. The level can further function as a positionindicator for the computer system 16. Sensors 22 can be attached to eachside of the frame and being substantially in parallel relation to thestairs.

The load-carrying system 10 can be equipped with a plurality ofextendable balance transfer jacks 58, balance transfer wheels, front andrear drive wheels and a breaking system to further facilitate it'sfunctioning along with a load-carrying device 14. In addition, thedescending arm 34 and ascending arm 32 can have a pair of adjustablehydraulic arms being supported by inner braces being axially connectedto the outer midpoints of the plurality of drums 42, 44 shown in thedrawings. In the descending form, the top drums can be positioned in aparallel configuration on the top wall of the bottom deployment unit 32.Both drums 42, 44 in the ascending and descending forms can be connectedat their midpoints with circular extension rods. The polygonal drumretaining the sensory-type feature of having a plurality of lateralfaces 45 and determining the spacing with said cam sensors 47 being indirect communication with the distance measurements of the additionalsensors 22. The cam sensors 47 control the pie housing, spacing of pie,timing of operations, order of operations, order of priority, and otheroperations.

The polygonal drum 44 is articulated substantially to the angularmeasurement of an obstacle 12 whereby a load-carrying device 14 may besupported in a level position with portions of the device 12 resting onadditional obstacles 12 or surfaces and with other portions of thedevice 14 on another stair or surface at a different elevation. Thepolygonal drum 44 can have a central axle functioning as the passagewayfor electrical wires, guidewires, hydraulic fluid lines and otherservice passageways.

In the case of ascending an obstacle 12 while using the load-carryingsystem 10 on a load-carrying device 14 such as a power lift chair, thechair prepares to ascend said obstacle 12 by being in close proximity tothe obstacle 12. The sensors 22 collect location information about thechair in relation to the obstacle 12. At least one embodiment of theinvention as described can include a user inputting a computer order toascend the obstacle 12. Based on specific computer programming, thechair can be programmed to move within two feet of the stairs and thechair is further repositioned so that the rear of the chair is facingthe obstacle 12.

In order to maintain balance during use, the load-carrying system 10 canbe programmed for the simultaneous deployment of balancing arms andbalance transfer wheels. This can be done in preparation for climbingand will depend on the load-carrying device 14 being attached thereon.

The inner braces, extension rods, circular drum 42 and the polygonaldrum 44 can be used as conduit for power lines. Depending on the sizeand location of the load-carrying system 10, the circular drum 42 cancontrol all utilities and hydraulics fluid lines. A solid constructionof the load-carrying system 10 would necessitate that all electrical andhydraulic lines are fixed in place and remain stable when the system 10is in use. The circular drum 42 can further be utilized to set thenecessary tension in the conveyor belt 26 for proper operations of theload-carrying system 10.

One preferred type of conveyor belt construction in the ascending arm 32can include the conveyor belt being separable into left and right sidesand the conveyor belt being separable when turnbuckles are removed. Theright side and the left side of said conveyor belt being pulled togetherby the turnbuckles and further equipped with mounted rollers. These canbe placed on the surface of the drums 42, 44 and further reducingfriction when the conveyor belt 26 is in use. The guide wires 76,utilities and hydraulics that move with the conveyor belt can beattached to its rear and bottom portions for mobility.

The load-carrying device 14 can be used as wheelchair incorporatingadditional elements that support the user. For example, a head rest canbe placed just above the seat cushion while a rigid body harness isplaced therein and comfortably against the back of a user. The rightbody harness can be designed to allow the user to stand. Sensors canalso be placed on the harness to read and record vital signs.

A standing feature incorporating an extended level can be incorporatedinto the load-carrying device 14. Additional features allowing the userto stand while supported by a belt and a rigid body harness can beincluded. These features would promote safe usage of the load-carryingdevice 14 and prevent falls.

What is claimed is:
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A load-carrying system for ascending anddescending an obstacle and for connection to a load-carrying devicehaving a computer system with means for receiving data from an obstaclewarning system of sensors and storing said data in a data storagesystem, said computer reviewing said data, measuring said data, readingsaid data, performing computations from said data storage system andmonitoring a plurality of valve release on said load-carrying devicefurther comprising: a. said computer system being usable with a viewingpanel being attached above said computer system; b. said sensors beingconnected to a conveyor belt with a plurality of risers beingpermanently connected thereon, said conveyor belt is then moved when oneor more of said sensors detect an obstacle in a predetermined positionrelative to the face of said riser or a pre-determined pattern ofobstacles based on data within said data storage system; said sensorsbeing integral with the exterior of said risers and movement between thetwo of said obstacles causing reconfiguration of said computer systemand immediate alignment of said risers on an expanded conveyor belt;said sensors being distance, angular, height and width measuring devicesand for determining the distance between said riser and said obstacle;c. an ascending arm and a descending arm combination being adapted tohouse a conveyor belt and a plurality of said risers for ascending anddescending obstacles; said ascending arm and said descending arm beingadapted for housing in top deployment units and bottom deployment unitsrespectively; d. said conveyor belt having sensors and piano hingesbeing permanently attached thereon, said piano hinges being strengthcomposite piano hinge type assemblies that are secured to the conveyorbelt and having an integral structure with a mating meshing relation andforming interconnected sections of the conveyor belt, saidinterconnected sections of said conveyor belt expand when said ascendingarm and descending arms are deployed, said conveyor belt systemreceiving a first signal from said computer system, said conveyor beltexpanding when said arm is in a state of rest, said conveyor belt beingcontinuous and orbitally movable around a circular drum and a polygonaldrum, said polygonal drum in turn being driven by a motor that isconnected to a load carrier, said polygonal drum having a plurality oflateral faces with, said cam sensors being mounted thereon, said camsensors control riser spacing, timing of operations, order ofoperations, order of priority and other operations; said eyeletsretaining said risers in a linked system and creating a straight line ofsaid risers until said risers reach a selected position for deploymentfrom said conveyor belt system, said conveyor belt system being used fordeploying said risers; e. said risers having an exterior riser housing,a flooring unit for enclosing the bottom of said riser housing, aclimbing base for coordinated upward, downward and angular movementsbased on automatic calculations from said sensors, lift jacks adaptedfor use in mounting said obstacles, a motor for directing said riser toascend or descend said obstacle, and a plurality of sensors forautomatic riser functioning and automatic opening and closing armsensors after direct communication with said computer system; f. saidriser housing being an exterior housing for a first riser extension anda second riser extension, said extensions being positioned at a distancefrom one another and constituting sectional extensions lifting saidclimbing base into a position to heighten or lower said riser housingwhen approaching said obstacle; g. said flooring unit being adapted tobe laid on a generally flat surface facing an obstacle, said unit havinga generally flat and rectangular shape and having a capacity fordownward deflexure; h. said climbing base having an inner hydraulic beamwelded at a 90 degree angle from said base using a rotatable element, atilt hinge along with a plurality of lift jacks being welded at thefront section of said base and being controlled by said valve, a tensionretaining system maintaining the tension of guide wires; said innerhydraulic beam having a hollow core and being centrally positioned onthe interior of said riser housing and extending through said firstriser extension and said second riser extension, said hydraulic beambeing a passageway for hydraulic and electrical lines, said hydraulicbeam housing a left 90-degree angular measurement device and a right90-degree angular measurement device, said hydraulic beam being the zeroclearance point for said right 90 degree measurement device and saidleft 90-degree measurement device, said hydraulic beam being adapted toengage said first and said second riser extensions to prevent rotationwith respect to the same and in cooperation with said rotatable element;said tilt hinge tilts the face of said riser housing and being a centerof tilting, said tilt hinge being designed small in size and beingcapable of accumulating a torque and being a bracket welded to the topface of said riser housing, said tilt hinge supporting the face of saidclimbing base in angular positions; said guide wires being stretchedalong said risers in a horizontal position and being in engagement withthe side walls of said climbing base; i. in use, said plurality ofrisers rotate on a horizontal plane of 180 degrees; said risers followthe up, down or angular movements of said climbing base while saidhydraulic beam permits longitudinal movement in combination with themovement of said flooring unit, said hydraulic beam expand upwards froman undeployed position upon engagement of the sensor system with aground obstacle and the angular measurement of the obstacle, said riserlining up with said obstacle while said plurality of jacks appliespressure to said obstacle, said jacks being triggered to lift or lowersaid device to the next obstacle.